Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near St. Marys, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Egypt, Lake Loramie State Park, Maria Stein, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Mccartyville, and Houston. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 107. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 12:48PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Shelby. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
CELINA - Mercer County Fair officials plan to use state funds and other dollars to pay for the construction of a proposed multipurpose building costing about $100,000. [More]
By CLAIRE GIESIGE
and WILLIAM KINCAID
Staff writers
CELINA - The force may awaken some new fans with the latest "Star Wars" installment but Thursday night Celina Cinema 5 was filled mainly with the faithful.
WAPAKONETA - County officials are advancing plans for a new recycling materials baler to improve processing at the Auglaize County Recycling and Solid Waste Center.
MINSTER - Minster coach Nann Stechschulte was admittiedly dissatisfied with some of the things her team did in Thursday's game against Marion Local.
But hey, a win's a win as the Wildcats posted a 36-35 victory against another quality Midwest Athletic Conference opponent and remained unbeaten. [More]
COLDWATER - Coldwater overcame a nine-point first half deficit to hold a three-point lead with 3:10 left to play, only to have Delphos St. John's score the final 10 points of the game to pick up a 45-38 win in MAC girls basketball action at the Palace on Thursday night.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Playing without their leading scorer, the New Knoxville Rangers opened the game by going nearly seven minutes without scoring and fell behind by 10 points to St. Henry in the first quarter.
Celina jumped to a big lead against Bath and then held off the Wildkittens in the fourth quarter to pick up the 38-34 win in WBL girls basketball action Thursday night in Bath Township.
